I am Portuguese laurel. My family originated from Western Mediterranean.
HabitShrub - Can be kept narrow
Plant familyRosaceae
I am a stunning evergreen small rounded large shrub to small tree. I have glossy, deep-green leaves which form a dense, year-round canopy. I am a great way to create structure, provide screening and bring beauty to the landscape.
I make a great stately hedge, a refined topiary, or a majestic standalone feature.
In spring I bloom with clusters of delicate, fragrant white flowers that cascade in graceful racemes, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies. My blooms are followed by small, deep-red berries that ripen to a glossy black, providing a feast for birds and wildlife.
Hardy and adaptable, I thrive in most soils. I do well in most conditions tolerating drought, shade, polluted environments and exposed locations.
I am naturally bushy and require minimal maintenance to look my best. I can be clipped to formal shapes working well in both formal and informal designs.
Whether lining a grand avenue, enclosing a serene garden retreat, or providing a lush green screen against the elements, combined with my season changes, I bring both charm and practicality to your garden.
I am popular and will make you happy because...
My dense habit and response to pruning makes me excellent as a screening hedge
I produce small fragrant white flowers in early summer which are followed by fleshy deep purple fruit
My flowers and fruits attract birds and beneficial insects to the garden
Features
Ideal light: Full SunI thrive in full sun
Height: 5m Width: 3m(Can be kept trimmed to Height: 3m Width: 2m)(Size at point of sale approx. 60cm including pot)
Water needs: MediumI need moderate water once established
Very hardy I perform well in most soils but enjoy good drainage
Frost tolerance: High
Plant features
White flowersDark Green foliageFlowers Oct-Nov
Plant me:
In garden beds and general landscaping
As a hedge or screening plant
Tips for success
I benefit from an annual pruning to maintain shape and a neat compact habit
Suggested spacing: 1.5m apart.
Full Sun (6+ hours of direct sun)
Water regularly while establishing, then check soil moisture before watering.
Choose whether you are planting in the garden or a pot to receive guidance built from this plant's light, water, habit and use information.
Ask your retailer for Portuguese laurel by Southern Plants.Our plants are available through Bunnings, good retail nurseries, or via landscapers. We do not sell direct to the public. Availability in individual stores varies; contact your retailer before visiting.
